Fall 2013 MATH1680.014/861: Elementary Statistics

Fall 2013 MATH1680.014/861: Elementary Statistics

INSTRUCTOR: S.I. Betelu / OFFICE: GAB 316
OFFICE PHONE:none, contact me by email
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 12:00-13:00 / CLASS MEETS: MWF 11:00-11:50
EMAIL: For emergencies, not in lieu of attendance. Allow two (2) business days for reply. Email must be sent from UNT domain. Include course name, number and section and your full name in the subject header. / FINAL EXAM DATE AND TIME:
Monday Dec 9 10:30-12:30
UNT MATH TUTOR LAB (GAB 440):
Go to Website: for information. Opens September 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Math 1680, Introductory course to serve students of any field who want to apply statistical inference. Descriptive statistics, elementary probability, estimation, hypothesis testing and small samples. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 1680 and MATH 1681. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
Students must register in MyStatLab (MSL) by the 2nd class of semester. You must purchase MSL by the end of the temporary 17-day access period. Students who do not purchased MSL by the end of the temporary access may lose credit for all work previously completed in MSL AND be administratively dropped with the possibility of no refund. Students will NOT be given extensions for any missed assignments for any reason. Not having access to MSL is not an exception.
COURSE ID: vbetelu58957
PRINT TEXTBOOK is OPTIONAL: Intro Stats, 4th Edition, DeVeaux, Velleman, Bock. The textbook in electronic form is included in MSL. MSL may be purchased packaged with textbook, as a stand-alone or directly online at the time of registration.
CAMPUS INTERNET ACCESS:
UNT has many general access computer labs for students, see . / ONLINE TUTORING:
The UNT Learning Center offers an online tutoring system using the AskOnline platform. Go to , and select the online tutoring button located along the top of the page.
GRAPHING CALCULATOR:
TI 83, TI 83 Plus, TI 84, TI 84 Plus or equivalent for the lecture. Only TI83/84, TI83/84 Plus are supported. TI NSprires, TI 89’s, TI 92’2 or any other utility with alphanumeric/CAS capabilities ARE NOT permitted. A calculator may not be shared during an exam..
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Class attendance is mandatory. Students are responsible for all information given in class, regardless of his/her attendance. Starting Wednesday,Oct.9th, students may be administratively dropped from the course for nonattendance with a grade of WF. The last day a student may be dropped for nonattendance is Friday, Nov. 22. Five or more absences constitute nonattendance.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Refer to the following university site for the official policy with regards to academic dishonesty. The web site is:

EVALUATION:
* Homework: 20%
* 3 midterm exams: 20% each
* Final exam: 20% / GRADE ASSIGNMENT:
A: [90%, ); B: [80%, 90%); C: [70%, 80%); D: [60%, 70%); F: [0%, 60%), 59% is an F.
A grade of C or better is required for this course to serve as prerequisite for any math course.
Student grade is determined solely by his/her performance on the evaluation criteria. Grades are not wages; they are not intended to reflect how hard you’ve worked or the goodness of your intentions. Grades reflect your proficiency of the course content as you have demonstrated them on the evaluation criteria. Expect no extra credit or bonus assignments.
FINAL GRADE:
Students may access their course grades online at: my.unt.edu.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at . You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

NOTES:

1) This syllabus is subject to change as the instructor deems necessary. Any/all changes will be announced during regular class time. It is the responsibility of the student to attend each scheduled class to be informed of these changes.

2) You are responsible for meeting all university deadlines, such as: registration, fee payment, drop deadlines, etc. Refer to online UNT Schedule of Classes and/or University Catalog for policies and dates.

Summary of Key Dates Fall 2013:

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AUGUST 28, WEDNESDAY

Classes begin.

SEPTEMBER 2, MONDAY

Labor Day – No classes.

SEPTEMBER 5, THURSDAY

Last day to add/swap a class. Cannot swap up to a higher level class, only down.

SEPTEMBER 11, WEDNESDAY

Last day to drop a course and receive refund. Drops after this date require instructor's written consent.

OCTOBER 8, TUESDAY

Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university with a grade of “W” for courses that a student is not passing; after this date a grade of “WF” may be recorded. (Your attendance policy must be written on your syllabus in order to drop students for non-attendance.)

OCTOBER 9, WEDNESDAY

Beginning this date instructors may drop students with a grade of “WF” for non-attendance. (Your attendance policy must be written on your syllabus in order to drop students for non-attendance.)

OCTOBER 19, SATURDAY

Midsemester.

NOVEMBER 6, WEDNESDAY

Last day to drop a course with consent of instructor.

NOVEMBER 13, Wednesday

Beginning this date a student may request a grade of “I”, incomplete, a non-punitive grade given only if a student (1) is passing, (2) has justifiable reason why the work cannot be completed on schedule; and (3) arranges with the instructor to complete the work.

NOVEMBER 22, FRIDAY

Last day for an instructor to drop a student with a grade of “WF” for non-attendance.

Last day to withdraw from the semester.

NOVEMBER 28, THURSDAY – DECEMBER 1, SUNDAY

Thanksgiving – University closed.

NOVEMBER 30, SATURDAY – DECEMBER 6, FRIDAY

Pre-final week. Friday, December 6, is Reading Day – no classes

DECEMBER 7, SATURDAY – DECEMBER 13, FRIDAY

Final examinations. Terms ends.

DECEMBER 14, SATURDAY

Commencement.

Academic Dishonesty:

Cheating on final exams, on in-class tests, or on quizzes is a serious breach of academic standards and will be punished severely and generally result in a student failing the course. All work done on in-class exams and quizzes must represent only the student’s own work, unless otherwise stated in the directions. See for details on academic integrity at UNT.

Attendance:

Class attendance is mandatory. My email may NOT be used in lieu of attendance. Students are responsible for all information given in class, regardless of his/her attendance. This includes knowing exam dates and homework assignments. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to learn of all the important stuff you missed. Exchange contact information with several members of your class; so that you will have multiple sources contact in case of a personal emergency. Five or more absences in lecture constitute non-attendance; for which a student may be administratively dropped for non-attendance with a grade of WF..

Classroom Etiquette:

Appropriate behavior is expected of all students taking this course. Arrive to class promptly and do not leave until the scheduled ending time of the class. If you must arrive late or leave early, please do so as discreetly as possible and take a seat near an exit. Turn off all non-medical electronic devices such as pagers, cell phones, laptops, etc. Take off the headphones. Do not read newspaper or work on unrelated assignments during class. I prefer that you not eat during class. You will be asked to leave the classroom if you access an electronic messaging device during class AND it will be counted as an absence.

Course Requirements:

As a general rule, average college students are expected to spend a minimum of two (2) hours per week for each one (1) hour of class working on the course to be able to successfully learn the content. If you are an “average” college-level learner, you should spend at least ten (12) hours per week if you expect to successfully complete this course. Adjust for more (or less) hours to accommodate your learning level.

Drop Policy:

If the student is unable to complete this course, it is his/her responsibility to formally withdraw from the course. The student may do so through the Registrar’s Office after obtaining the necessary signatures. Consents for withdrawal and all necessary signatures may be obtained in the Math Department Office, GAB 435. The last day to drop a class with an automatic “W” is Tuesday, Oct. 8. The last day to drop a class with “W” or “WF” is Wednesday, Nov. 6. “WF” is averaged into your GPA as an “F.” If the student does not properly withdraw from the course but stops attending, s/he will receive a performance grade, usually an F.

Exams:

Three in-class exams are planned for this semester. Count your points on exams to be sure the totals are correct. Keep a record of all your scores. If you think that your work has been graded incorrectly, ask for a re-grade immediately after receiving the exam back. Your entire exam will then be re-graded, and you may lose points or gain points on any problem, including but not limited to the problem you ask about. Average of the three exams is 60% of course grade.

Content and dates are tentatively scheduled as follows:

EXAM 1: _Sept 27____ (Chapters 1 – 5)

EXAM 2: _Oct 30_____ (Chapters 6 – 11)

EXAM 3: _Dec 2______(Chapters 12 – 17)

The final exam is comprehensive and it counts 20% of the total grade.

Exam Etiquette:

• Place all papers, textbook, notes, etc. in a backpack or a book bag and close it securely.
• Turn off all electronic devices (unless medically necessary), this includes cell phones, pagers, etc.
• Handling of ANY such electronic devices during an exam will be construed as cheating (receiving unauthorized aid) and may result in a zero for that exam.
• Do not wear HATS or CAPS during exams.
• Do not share any materials during an exam. This includes, but is not limited to pencils, erasers, calculators, etc.
• Only approved calculators during an exam. You may have both a scientific and a graphing calculator. It is your responsibility to know how to work the calculator(s) you bring to a test.
• Have only the exam, pencil, eraser and calculator out during an exam. Plenty of work–space is provided on the actual exam. You will not be permitted to have any scratch paper during an exam.

Final Exam:

Monday Dec 9 10:30-12:30. Your final exam will be administered in our regular classroom. The date and time are posted online at: for UNT 2013 Fall final exams schedule. Look up the time and record it for your academic planning. The final exam is comprehensive and is 20% of the course grade.

Grade Assignment:

The student course grade is assigned according to the evaluation criteria and grading assignment stated on this syllabus. The grade is completely objective and is determined solely by student performance on each of the evaluation criteria (in-class exam grades, on-line homework and quizzes and the final exam). Grades reflect your proficiency of the course content as you have demonstrated them on the evaluation criteria. Do not expect extra credit work or bonus grade assignments. Please take special note that “extra credit,” “hiring tutors,” “needing it for scholarship,” “I didn’t know what was required,” “tried really hard,” etc. are NOT any part of the grade assignment process.

Homework:

Most of your homework assignments will be administered through MyStatLab (MSL); you may also have occasional “paper” and “in-class” assignments which evaluate as a homework grade. MSL is the required online course delivery platform. All regular online homework assignments for the entire term are already set. You will typically have one or two online HW assignments each week due on no class day at 11:59PM. I suggest you complete your assignments the day before each due date when possible. You have five (5) attempts per problem-type for each online problem in MSL. Using the “Help Me Solve It” feature uses one attempt. Use the attempts carefully so that you can earn a 100% on each assignment. NO LATE HOMEWORK will be accepted for any reason whatsoever. A grade of zero will be assigned to any homework assignment not completed online and submitted by the due date and time. Specifically, due dates will NOT be extended for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are prone to circumstances that affect your ability to meet your obligations, work ahead. Technical difficulty, including loss of internet access, is not an excuse for not completing assigned work. Homework assignments are worth 14% of the course grade.

Incomplete, the Grade of:

Beginning Wednesday, Nov.13, a student that qualifies may request a grade of “I”, incomplete. An “I” is a non-punitive grade given only if ALL three of the following criteria are satisfied. They are:

1)The student is passing the course;

2)The student has a justifiable (and verifiable) reason why the work cannot be completed as scheduled; and

3)The student arranges with the instructor to complete the work within one academic year.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of Elementary Statistics with Algebra Review, the student will be able to:

• Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions.
• Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data.
• Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinations.
• Explain the role of probability in statistics.
• Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables.
• Describe and compute confidence intervals.
• Solve linear regression and correlation problems.
• Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.

Make-up Exam Policy:

NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. An exam may be taken prior to the scheduled date. You must request for this accommodation via email at least one week prior to day you wish to take the early exam. In the event of a schedule conflict with a university function, dental/physician’s appointment, wedding, formal, or whatever, the student must take the test early. If a student does not take a scheduled exam, a zero will be recorded for that exam and an academic alert notice will be filed.

There are three in-class exams. If your final exam score is higher than one of your in-class exam scores, then that in-class exam grade will be replaced with final exam grade. If you miss an in-class exam, a zero will be recorded for that exam grade and your final exam score will replace that one zero. If you receive a zero for cheating on an exam, the final exam score will NOT replace that zero. Again, NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON.

Progress Reports:

Students needing progress reports completed/signed for athletics, scholarships and/or any other organization must attend office hours to get them completed.

Quizzes (Online):
All MSL quizzes for the term are immediately available; due dates and times for all quizzes are posted in MSL.

Recommended Keys to Success/Expectations:

Success in math classes requires a great deal of time and honest effort outside of class along with punctual attendance. You are expected to come to each class on time and stay the entire class. You are responsible for everything that happens in class. You should come to each lecture and come prepared. Spend an hour (or two) after each lecture reviewing the lesson and working on homework problems. Use the UNT Math Tutor Lab; form a learning group with a few classmates for accountability and meet with them regularly.

Math is not a spectator sport. You will not learn mathematics from watching the instructor or friends display ideas and solve problems. You must try the problems, finish problems, ask questions, correct your mistakes, put concepts in your own words, and practice, practice, practice!! An increase in effort usually results in increase in success.

Student Behavior:

Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior* will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at *Texting or using any electronic messaging devices during class is not acceptable behavior and is grounds for disciplinary action.